Replies

1. 
   frenchy | Jul 30, 2006 08:17pm | #1

   Burls move aroud like a hootchie cootchie dancer. If it's not really really really dry don't expect it to be flat once you are finished.. If it's less than 7% moisture it can still dance a bit on you..

1. 
   Oldtool | Jul 30, 2006 09:49pm | #2

   Please tell us more about the "hootchie cootchie dancer".

2. 
   ring | Jul 31, 2006 11:05am | #4

   Yes yes, let's hear more about the hootchie cootchie dancer...but maybe this should be in the backroom of the cafe?

   DR

1. 
   frenchy | Jul 31, 2006 06:01pm | #5

   ring et al,

     You are forcing me to be more selective about my verbage,,

    

    Ahh ta heck with it!  I have this issue of playboy,.......

    

2. 
   MarkRD | Jul 31, 2006 02:24am | #3

   I posted a pic of the burl at my blog - link in the footer...

   It's about the diameter of a large coffee can and about half the height.

   I'm not sure what kind of wood it is. I found it in the woods behind my house. It could be ash, maple, red oak, or poplar.

   It does not cut or smell at all like oak...

   Mark

   Measure it with a Micrometer,

   Mark it with Chalk,

   Cut it with an Ax.

   Visit my woodworking blog Dust Maker

1. 
   Garry | Jul 31, 2006 09:52pm | #6

   Here are a couple different types for black cherry burl bowls that I used Watco Lacquer on. The burl figure really popped when the lacquer was applied.As others have said burls are very active. You would likely be better off to saw it into veneer.

   Additinal photos can be seen at the links posted below.Garry

   http://www.superwoodworks.com/Projects/CherryBurlBowl.htm

   View Image

   http://www.superwoodworks.com/Projects/CarvedCherryBurlBowl.htm

   View Image

    http://www.superwoodworks.com

1. 
   MarkRD | Jul 31, 2006 10:19pm | #7

   That's the effect I was looking for. Thanks...Mark
   Measure it with a Micrometer,

   Mark it with Chalk,

   Cut it with an Ax.

   Visit my woodworking blog Dust Maker

2. 
   MarkRD | Jul 31, 2006 10:19pm | #8

   Oh, and Nice bowls...Very pretty. Thanks for sharing.
   M.Measure it with a Micrometer,

   Mark it with Chalk,

   Cut it with an Ax.

   Visit my woodworking blog Dust Maker

3. 
   John_D | Aug 01, 2006 09:00am | #9

   That looks awesome, like looking into a maelstrom.My goal is for my work to outlast me.  Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.

1. 
   Garry | Aug 01, 2006 11:43pm | #10

   Thanks John.

   Garryhttp://www.superwoodworks.com